111 Best Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery Doctors Abroad

Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.

• 38 years of specialized experience in functional neurosurgery
• Uses Microelectrode Recording & Stimulation – a technique few centers offer
• Honored with Eczacıbaşı Scientific Research Award and Guinness World Record
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
• Active member of ESSFN and WSSFN

Dr. Strauss Ido brings 27 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Published researcher in national and international neurosurgery journals
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations including AANS and WFFSN

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

Dr. Conesa brings decades of expertise in deep brain stimulation at Centro Médico Teknon, including groundbreaking research on DBS for anorexia.

• Specializes in neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease and mental disorders
• Pioneers augmented reality for precision brain surgery planning
• Director of Neurosurgery at prestigious Teknon Medical Centre
• International training at top US and French hospitals
• Member of European and Spanish neurosurgical societies

50 years pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Performs 200+ advanced brain and spine surgeries annually
• Co-founder of the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive research in Parkinson's disease.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with decades of experience
• Expert in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Conducted research on brain metabolic activity in Parkinson's disease
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco.

• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active research in neurophysiology
• Graduated from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• 32 publications and 92 presentations on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Member of WSSFN and ESSFN

Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 19 years of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on novel neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain procedures
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

• Winner of the National Medical Prize XXI in neurosurgery.
• Authored 180 scientific publications and three medical books.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Practices at Ruber International, a JCI-accredited clinic ranked among the top 6 in Spain.

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

Pioneering expert in deep brain stimulation who trained neurosurgeons internationally – Dr. Kocabicak leads Turkey's National Deep Brain Stimulation Association based at Atlas University Hospital.

• PhD focused on subthalamic nucleus DBS clinical applications
• Founding board member of the International DBS Association
• 46+ peer-reviewed publications on neuromodulation
• Functional Neurosurgery committee member for European neurosurgical societies

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Dr. Abdallah specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal and brain conditions. He combines research and clinical practice to offer advanced treatments.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital
• Published research on lumbar disc herniation and spinal cord injuries
• Trained in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Attended advanced courses in pediatric neurosurgery

Leading physician at Eber Perennial Brain Hospital with expertise in integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine approaches.

• Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences
• Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine at Peking University
• Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
• Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine